Ibadan: Dr Simeon Ehui, Director-General (DG) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has reiterated the institute’s readiness to transform agriculture and address food insecurity in Sierra Leone and other African countries. Ehu…
Abuja: No fewer than 140 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have acquired new houses in Abuja under the corps’ Cooperative Society scheme. NSCDC Commandant-General (CG), Ahmed Audi, on Tuesday in Abuja, handed over the k…
Abuja: The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the United Kingdom are joining forces on the UK/Nigeria Inward CyberTrade Mission to develop a National Cybersecurity Architecture. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITD…
Lagos: Doballi, a Dubai-based firm, has announced its initiative to train 10,000 graduates across Africa to support global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). The trainees are expected to acquire the knowledge necessary to work with multinational comp…
Abuja: No fewer than 11 countries have arrived in Abuja for the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament, set for March 6-8, at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament is part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS. …
Abuja: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, has reiterated the commitment of the ministry to achieving a holistic reform of the Nigerian Correctional Service. Ajani stated this during the second public hearing of the ind…
Abuja: Sen. Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation for Malaria Eradication and the Community, has accused Western Pharmaceutical Companies of prioritizing their profits from the sale of malaria drugs over helping Nigeria eradicate the …
Lagos: The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called on engineers to remain committed to excellence and innovation to drive economic and social development. The President of NSE, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, emphasized this in a statement to commemora…
Abuja: The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) has intensified its monitoring efforts to ensure strict adherence to approved affordable fare structures by transport operators. Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director/Chief Execut…
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwat…